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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Amazon Omni QLED is a good pick if you're looking for a TV that costs less but still offers a great experience for movies and mixed content. It has decent picture quality in dark rooms and respectable sound quality. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 is a bit more expensive but comes with superior overall picture quality, especially in bright rooms, making it ideal for daytime viewing. It's also a better choice for gaming due to its higher performance in that area, including lower input lag and a faster response time, which can be vital for fast-paced games. This TV also offers better contrast and HDR performance, which is crucial for immersive movie experiences. Whichever TV you choose, consider how important gaming performance and bright room viewing are for you compared to movie watching and price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD)
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
Advantages of the TCL QM8 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7
8.5
9.07/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.8
8.3
9.07/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is good.
The Amazon Omni QLED has a higher contrast which is very important for a more cinematic experience, but its local dimming and black uniformity are not as good as the TCL QM8's, resulting in less precise lighting in dark scenes. Although both TVs offer very good colors out of the box and color volume, the TCL QM8 slightly outperforms in gray uniformity and has comparable viewing angles to the Amazon Omni, making it a bit better for movies and cinematic TV.
Gaming
6.4
8.3
6.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
6.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is only fair.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3
8.9
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the TCL QM8 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Amazon Omni QLED and the TCL QM8 both have strong color performances out of the box, meaning they can display vibrant and accurate colors without any additional adjustments, making them suitable for cartoons and animations that typically have varied and rich color palettes. Additionally, both TVs have a very good color gamut, which refers to the range of colors they can display, and an excellent color volume, ensuring that colors remain consistent and saturated even at different levels of brightness, which is important for maintaining the visual appeal of animations across various scenes.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.7
6.8
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Amazon Omni QLED is better for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs because it has a higher SDR brightness, which makes the picture clearer in different lighting conditions, and better upscaling, which enhances lower-resolution content. In comparison, the TCL QM8, while still offering good upscaling and SDR brightness, doesn't perform as well in these crucial aspects, resulting in a fair experience for the same type of content.
Bright Room
6.9
9.9
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is only fair.
The Amazon Omni QLED's performance in a bright room is considered fair because it offers decent SDR brightness and reflection handling, but its HDR brightness is not as strong, impacting the overall viewing experience in well-lit environments. In contrast, the TCL QM8 is rated as providing the best performance in bright rooms due to its excellent HDR brightness, very good reflection handling, and high contrast, all of which contribute to a clearer and more vibrant picture under such conditions.
Cost
$600
$1,498
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) has a price of $600 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.0
6.5
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
lit environments due to its fair handling of reflections. Both TVs have fair viewing angles, meaning the picture quality may decrease when viewed from the side, and their gray uniformity is only somewhat important, indicating that some viewers might notice slight uniformity issues during sports with large uniform colors like a football field.When watching sports on the Amazon Omni QLED and the TCL QM8, both perform fairly well. However, while the TCL QM8 handles reflections better and has a better response time, making it more suitable for brighter rooms and fast-moving content, the Amazon Omni QLED has better motion processing which might provide smoother playback during fast action scenes but might not be as clear in well-l
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How the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Amazon | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QL65F601 | 65QM850G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 9.2/10 | 7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.9/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.4" x 57.1" x 3.2" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | Unknown" x Unknown" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 45.4 lbs | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 300 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 9.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 24 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Jim Martin | April 2023
"This really is a TV designed for the streaming generation ... And it’s good to see support for both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision because it means more of the content you stream will be available in HDR. Overall, the Omni QLED is an impressive TV. It’s pretty bright, has good contrast and – thanks to those quantum dots – vibrant colours."
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About Amazon
Amazon, the largest online retailer in North America, has forged partnerships with TCL and Hisense to produce white-label TVs incorporating their Fire OS software. These Amazon-branded TVs typically compete in the low-end and mid-range segments, offering compelling price points. Leveraging their strong reputation, Amazon has swiftly built brand trust in the TV market despite being relatively new to it. To enhance their popularity, these TVs integrate features from the Amazon ecosystem, including Alexa, providing users with a seamless and interconnected TV experience.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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